Tech Lead, Software Engineering | Agile & Mentoring

Social Security Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Security Scotland in Dundee is seeking a Lead Software Developer to guide the DD&C Engineering team in delivering robust, scalable services. You will drive technical decisions, own delivery approaches, and mentor engineers across agile squads.

You will shape software strategy, promote best practices, and support continuous improvement in a collaborative, inclusive culture within Social Security Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Guide the ways in which the team works.
• Identify appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written.
• Contribute to the developer community.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring your team.

Job description

Social Security Scotland in Dundee is seeking a Lead Software Developer to guide the DD&C Engineering team in delivering robust, scalable services. You will drive technical decisions, own delivery approaches, and mentor engineers across agile squads.

You will shape software strategy, promote best practices, and support continuous improvement in a collaborative, inclusive culture within Social Security Scotland.